Head of Finance and Resource Planning

Company Summary

Echo Star is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our Sales team advocates for our products and the customers they serve. We’ve built a loyal customer base by selling consumers, retailers, affiliate partners, distributors and industry stakeholders on the DISH brands with authenticity. The sales department is critical to driving demand and creating strategic partnerships across the industry.

This position will lead our finance and resource planning team for strategy, planning, and execution for day-to-day operations along with strategic initiatives. You will be a key member of the Direct Sales leadership team and will be responsible for managing a sizable budget and ensuring that output meets our cost per unit economics through diligent resource planning and structured variable incentive plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full financial lifecycle for the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, KPI development, and executive financial reporting to drive strategic decision-making
• Partner with executive leadership to translate complex financial, operational, and workforce data into clear, actionable insights that guide enterprise priorities and performance outcomes
• Oversee call forecasting, capacity planning, staffing models, and resource allocation strategies to ensure service level excellence, operational efficiency, and SLA adherence across all sites
• Design, govern, and optimize performance-based compensation, recognition, incentive, and engagement programs aligned to organizational strategy and performance objectives
• Serve as the primary financial and strategic liaison between Direct Sales and enterprise partners, including Corporate Finance, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Internal Audit, and CXO leadership
• Champion Gen AI, automation, and advanced technologies while developing high-performing leaders and teams, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and alignment with the Echo Star Way

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Management (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in financial, business, and/or operations leadership roles

Skills and

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams that operate with confidence, accuracy, and agility
• Expertise in managing large budgets, complex data environments, and enterprise-scale, cross-functional financial initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools, including Excel, Google Sheets, and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI), with exposure to AI-driven analytics
• Exceptional ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable, executive-level insights through strong analytical and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing emerging leaders while building high-performance cultures
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder influence, and partnership-building capabilities, with a results-driven mindset in fast-paced environments

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary:
Compensation: $/Year - $/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role s location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing…